Assistant Professor of Punjab Agricultural University, India
Dr. Ruma Devi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Vegetable Science at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana. She has made significant contributions to the field through her research on tissue culture, genetic transformation, and genome editing for vegetable crop improvement. Dr. Devi has published extensively and guided numerous students, fostering the next generation of agricultural scientists.
Publication Profile :
Educational Qualifications :
- Master’s Degree: Vegetable Science, PAU, Ludhiana, 2001, 71.5%
- Ph.D.: Vegetable Science, PAU, Ludhiana, 2001, 74.5%
- Ph.D. Title: Studies on tissue culture and genetic transformation of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill)
- Ph.D. Salient Features: The research focused on high-frequency callus induction and plant regeneration in four genotypes of tomato, achieving significant results with both Agrobacterium-mediated and ‘Particle Gun’ transformation methods.
- Post-Doctoral: Vegetable Science, University of Missouri USA, 2017
Research Experience :
- Research Projects: Various projects with substantial contributions to the field of vegetable science.
- Fellowships: Junior Research Fellow (ICAR), UGC Raman Post Doctoral Research Fellowship
- Ph.D. Guidance: Guided 2 Ph.D. students.
- M.Phil./M.Sc. Guidance: Guided 6 M.Phil./M.Sc. students.
- Seminars / Conferences: Participated in 12 seminars and conferences, presenting her research findings.
Impact and Recognition :
- Dr. Ruma Devi’s work has had a significant impact on vegetable science, leading to practical applications in crop improvement and pest resistance. Her contributions are recognized both nationally and internationally, making her a leading figure in the field of agricultural research. 🏅🌐
Evaluation Criteria and Achievements :
- Originality and Innovation: Her research on tissue culture and genetic transformation in tomatoes, as well as genome editing in vegetable crops, showcases significant innovations.
- Contribution to Vegetable Science: Her contributions to the understanding and improvement of vegetable crops are substantial, with practical applications in breeding and pest resistance.
- Community Impact: Her research has practical implications for enhancing crop yields and sustainability, benefiting agricultural communities.
- Quality of Publications: Dr. Devi has published extensively in high-impact journals, demonstrating the recognition and relevance of her work.
Publication Top Notes:
- Singh R, Devi R, Sarao N K (2022): Generation of doubled haploids in cauliflower. Heliyon, 2022, 8(12), e12095:1-6.
- Singh H, Sekhon B S, Kumar P, et al. (2023): Genetic mechanism for hybrid breeding in vegetable crops. Plants, 2023, https://doi.org.10.3390/plants12122.
- Devi R, Chauhan S, Dhillon T S (2022): Genome editing for vegetable crop improvement: challenges and future prospects. Fron. Genet, 13:1-16, 1037091. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2022.1037091.
- Kunal F, Devi R, Dhillon T S (2023): Elucidation of genetic variability, heritability, correlation, and path coefficient in carrot (Daucus carota L.). Applied Biological Research, 25(1): 102-109.
- Kaur S, Dhillon N K, Devi R, Buttar H S (2022): Assessment of root-knot nematode, M. incognita and identification of the source of resistance in cauliflower, Brassica oleracea. Journal of Applied Horticulture, 24(2): 235-239.